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Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
James Bond legend shares thoughts on new 007 director Denis Villeneuve
Barbara Broccoli has given her verdict on Denis Villeneuve after the director was chosen to helm the new James Bond movie. The longtime producer shocked 007 fans when she announced her decision to step back from the franchise earlier this year, alongside Michael G Wilson, after Amazon MGM Studios had acquired full creative control. While we still have no answers over who will be replacing Daniel Craig as the superspy, the Dune filmmaker was recently confirmed to be behind the camera for the upcoming flick. During an appearance on the Kermode on Film podcast, Barbara was asked for her thoughts on the new appointment. 'He's a fantastic filmmaker, I'm thrilled he's going to be doing it,' she told host Mark Kermode. 'I did it for 44 years and I loved every minute of it but I'm getting up there now,' she laughed. 'There's a lot of things I want to do. 'I'm doing a lot of other things. I have other movies I want to make, and other stage shows.' Denis was unveiled as the new Bond director in June, and will also serve as executive producer beside wife Tanya Lapointe – while Amy Pascal and David Heyman are producing it. 'Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr No with Sean Connery,' he said in a statement. 'I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. I intend to honor the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. 'This is a massive responsibility, but also incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour.' More Trending Although we're still waiting for any inkling over who could take the starring role, Tom Holland, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jacob Elordi, Idris Elba and Aaron Pierre are just some of the famous faces who have been linked to the superspy. Fans may get answers soon as production is officially underway in London, with Amazon MGM executives promising that it will be 'a fresh, exotic new chapter'. Appearing at CinemaCon in Vegas recently, Courtenay Valenti and Sue Kroll said, via Variety: 'We are committed to honoring the legacy of this iconic character while bringing a fresh, exotic new chapter to audiences around the world alongside Amy and David. 'They're both in London getting started and couldn't be here tonight, but we wanted to thank them for what we know to make an incredible partnership.' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Emmy-nominated action film starring new James Bond favourite available to stream on Netflix MORE: 'Heartwarming' global sensation tops Netflix movie charts with over 24,200,000 views MORE: Horror director reveals why Amazon Prime series star was cut from new 90s reboot
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Barbara Broccoli hails 'fantastic filmmaker' Denis Villeneuve
Barbara Broccoli is "thrilled" Denis Villeneuve is directing the next James Bond movie. The 65-year-old producer has given up creative control of the Bond franchise to Amazon MGM Studios, but she's convinced that Denis is the perfect candidate to helm the next movie. During an appearance on the Kermode on Film podcast, Barbara said: "He's a fantastic filmmaker - I'm thrilled he's going to be doing it." Amy Pascal and David Heyman have replaced Barbara and Michael G. Wilson as producers on the next Bond film. However, Barbara - who is a producer on the musical adaptation of Sing Street - still has lots of career ambitions that she wants to achieve. Asked if she would be "removed" or "hands on" with the next Bond movie, the producer replied: "You know, I did it for 44 years and I loved every minute of it, but I'm getting up there now and there's a lot of things I want to do … like this beautiful musical. I'm doing a lot of other things. I have other movies I want to make and other stage shows." Denis, 57, previously revealed that he intends to "honour the tradition" of the Bond franchise. The filmmaker said in a statement: "Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. "I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour. Amy, David and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust." Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney has recently been tipped to play a Bond girl in Denis' upcoming movie. The 27-year-old actress has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, starring in TV shows such as Euphoria and The Handmaid's Tale, and Denis thinks she's perfectly suited to the role of a Bond girl. A source recently told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond. "Denis believes she is hugely talented, as well as having an alluring appeal to younger generations, vital in modernising the franchise." Sydney and Denis have already spent time together, and the director has "admired her stratospheric rise" over recent years. The insider continued: "They've hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise. "Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of the Bond girls."
